Send Audio Files over Telegram from Shell Script - Complete Guide

Automate Telegram audio sharing using the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API

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Last reviewed: February 4, 2026  

Automate Telegram Audio Sharing with Shell Scripts

Looking to automate audio delivery, voice messages, or sound notifications directly from your terminal? This guide walks you through sending audio files (MP3 format) to Telegram users using a simple shell script and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API. Perfect for system administrators, developers, and automation enthusiasts who want to integrate audio content delivery into their workflows.

📋 Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  1. A WhatsMate Telegram Gateway account - Required for API access
  2. Recipient registration - Each recipient must register with the Gateway first
  3. Basic shell scripting knowledge - Familiarity with terminal commands
  4. Audio file ready - Have the MP3 file you want to send available locally
  5. Base64 utility - The base64 command must be available on your system

⚠️ Important: Recipients must register with the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway before they can receive messages. Unregistered users will not receive any messages from the Gateway. Registration instructions are available on the official WhatsMate site.

🎥 Video Walkthrough

📝 Step-by-Step Implementation

Follow these steps to send your first audio file to a Telegram user from a shell script:

1. Copy the Script Template

Start by copying the following source code into your script file:

2. Configure a few Parameters

Customize these key parameters in the script:

  • Line 13: Replace YOUR_OWN_INSTANCE_ID_HERE with your Telegram gateway instance ID
  • Lines 14-15: Update YOUR_OWN_CLIENT_ID_HERE and YOUR_OWN_SECRET_HERE with your Client ID and Secret
  • Line 18: Replace 12025550108 with the target phone number (including the country code)
  • Line 19: Replace ../assets/ocean-waves.mp3 with the path to your MP3 audio file
  • Line 20: Replace ocean.mp3 with the desired filename for the audio
  • Line 21: Replace Enjoy the nature with an optional caption for your audio

3. Make the Script Executable

Set execute permissions on your script:

chmod 755 send-telegram-mp3.sh

4. Send Your Audio File

Run the script to deliver your audio to Telegram:

./send-telegram-mp3.sh

🔧 Common Use Cases

This automation approach is ideal for:

  • System monitoring alerts - Send audio alerts for server status or monitoring events
  • Audio notifications - Send sound alerts or voice messages to Telegram from system scripts
  • Voice message automation - Deliver pre-recorded voice messages or announcements
  • Integration with audio processing - Combine with scripts that generate or modify audio files for Telegram delivery
  • Automated podcast delivery - Distribute audio content or episodes via Telegram

🚀 Get Started Today

Ready to automate your audio sharing over Telegram? You’ll need a trial account to access the API. Sign up for a 2-week trial and start sending audio files within minutes!

Next Steps: Once you’ve mastered basic audio sending, explore advanced features like sending images, documents, or group messages through the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway API documentation.